Menswear Inspired

Top- Francesca's, Blouse- Forever 21 (similar), Jeans- Forever 21, Heels- Express

I've been loving menswear inspired looks this season. These jeans- love them! They fit perfectly and that little white stripe is all you need to add a bit of tuxedo-inspired sophistication to a simple look. The houndstooth pattern on the cropped top adds to the menswear vibe, along with the stiff collar on the shirt underneath.

When I first saw that mules were a "thing," I hated them. But after seeing them around for a while, they kinda grew on me. I love that these look like a simple pair of black pumps I could wear everyday, just without a back on them. And the heel may look high, but these are so comfortable! I have been wearing them a ton to work and haven't had any problem walking in them all day.

What I Bought This Month: October Haul

I have a major obsession with Forever 21. #Sorrynotsorry. I know some people like to hate on it, and yes, maybe I am 26, but I don't care. They are killing it with their outerwear and sweaters this season. I'm not going to make any arguments for the quality of their pieces, because yes, sometimes it isn't the greatest. But when they have a 20% off promo code and I can get tons of stuff for the price one one dress at Zara? Yes, please. Apparently I prefer quantity over quality, though I'm making sure the items I ordered are able to handle a bit of wear and tear before I decide to keep them.

Budget status= I haven't been keeping track. It's because I know I went over and I don't wanna know by how much. But since I've been getting most of it from Forever 21, it can't be that bad.

Here are the details:

1. Black Jeans (Forever 21) - These aren't the exact ones I got, but they are close. A nice dupe for those cute Topshop jeans with rips in the knees, and the ones I got are very soft and stretchy. Worn here.

2. Black Waffle Sweater (Forever 21) - How did I not have a solid black sweater until now? And this one was $16. Perfect.

3. Black Hat (Target) - I have this hat in brown and love it, so I picked up the black too. Worn here, here.

4. Windowpane Skirt (Forever 21) - This purchase was inspired by Laura. Full outfit post coming soon, but you can see how I wore it here.

5. Black Mules (Express) - In LOVE with these! So comfy! Worn here.

6. Bucket Bag (Old Navy) - My everyday bag this fall. Seen here, here, and here.

7. Cracked Leather Heels (Piperlime) - Worn here.

8. Cream Sweater (Forever 21) - If you didn't already notice, I'm stocking up on solid colored sweaters for layering. Too bad it still isn't cold enough outside to wear them.

9. Gray Tee (Target) - The perfect little gray tee. Worn here.

10. Gray Lace Sweater (Forever 21) - Totally in love with this sweater. Totally. Worn here.

11. Striped Button Up (Old Navy) - Worn here.

12. Lavender Blazer (Forever 21) - I have grand plans for this blazer. Worn here.

13. Maroon Dress (Forever 21) - This dress has a story behind it that you can read here. Whoop!

14. Gray Waffle Sweater (Forever 21) - Another solid sweater in a color I didn't own.

15. Chambray Shirt (H&M) - Worn here. Please ignore that my "selfie mirror" at work is so dirty. Don't these people know I need that thing for instagram #OOTD's?!

16. Gray Bell Skirt (H&M) - Worn here.

17. Tan Blazer (H&M, sold out) - Worn here.

18. Fringe Bag (Forever 21) - Haven't carried this yet. Probably should have returned it, but I'm sure I've missed the return period. Now I must make myself carry it! I do like it.

See my previous hauls here: January | February | March | April | May | June | July | August | September

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Ripped Knees

Tee- Piperlime, Jeans- Forever 21 (similar), Boots- Express, Hat- Target, Bag- Old Navy

I missed a week of blog posts because of well, life! Multitasking has not been my friend lately. So I'll keep this post short and sweet. Hope you are having a nice week so far!

Giving In: Game Day Style

Sweater- Forever 21, Dress- Forever 21, Boots- Express, Necklace- J.Crew (similar), Bag- Old Navy

Little did I know that I would ever start dressing for "game day" on Saturdays. That's what happens when you date a college football fan. I figured it was better to join them than try to beat them. Aside from the fact that I don't care much to watch the actual game, the culture of football, I'll admit, is kinda fun. Since this is my second season being a Texas A&M fan by default, I figured it was time to pick up something fun to wear on game days. I started with a t-shirt, but wearing a dress in your team's color is a whole lot more fun. Can I just say how glad I am that A&M's colors are maroon and white? I definitely love wearing maroon for fall.

I went with my boyfriend and his parents to the game last Saturday, and this is what I wore. I loved that the weather finally cooled off, making this sweater a necessity for the 8:00 start time. I didn't buy this necklace for the maroon, but it conveniently matches my dress perfectly.

Which team do you root for? What's your favorite game day outfit?

Sporty Floral

Jacket- Forever 21, Tee- Everlane, Jeans- c/o Aeropostale, Booties- Dolce Vita, Bag- Old Navy

As much of a girly girl as I am, I have been loving the sporty trend. Okay, and maybe this isn't exactly sporty, but the stripes around the collar and sleeves are enough of a reference for me. This is my ode to Poppy Delevigne's look here. If you are interested in this jacket, just know that it runs pretty small. I'm wearing a large here and it fits perfectly.

In the world of white tees, this one is pretty perfect. It's incredibly soft and washes well. Everlane has other colors and styles and I highly recommend checking them out if you haven't already.